BDC celebrates 50 years in Sudbury.

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The Sudbury branch of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) celebrated its 50th anniversary of supporting entrepreneurs in the area.

"Since 1960, BDC has been reaching to entrepreneurs in the Greater Sudbury area and throughout Northern Ontario," said Tim Whalen, BDC District Manager in a May 13 statement. "We are proud of the role BDC has played in helping small businesses in the region grow and prosper."

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The staff of 14 provides financing and consulting services to businesses in the mining supply and services sector along with a wide spectrum of other emerging industries.

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